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Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820

Portability
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Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2016
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon L810
  • Renewed by Nikon L830
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon B700 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was introduced 3 years after the L820 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the B700 matches up vs the L820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Nikon L820

 B700 L820 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon B700

 L820 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Nikon L820

 B700 L820 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 has exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the B700 compared to the L820.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and L820 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the B700 and L820.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon B700 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger B700 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B700
Street photography with Nikon L820
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
38
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B700
Sports photography with Nikon L820
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amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Nikon L820
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better than average battery life (350 shots)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (470 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography info
Nikon L820 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging information
Nikon L820 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
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fairly wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (470 grams)
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Nikon B700 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Nikon L820
 Nikon Coolpix B700Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix B700 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 470 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $192